Bitcoin Magazine Podcast Washington's Crypto Power Grab Explained | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 19
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Oct 29, 2025 Ken Egan, Director of Government Affairs at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, dives into the intricate web of crypto regulation in D.C. He unpacks how a leaked DeFi memo has stalled bipartisan talks and the implications for self-custody rights. The discussion expands to the Fed's new 'skinny accounts' for stablecoining and the potential reshaping of banking by innovative crypto solutions. Egan also highlights the intersection of national security and quantum technology, emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard Bitcoin against future threats.
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DeFi Leak Set Talks Back Weeks
- The leaked DeFi notes derailed bipartisan negotiations and created lasting distrust on Capitol Hill.
- Ken Egan warns the leak's fallout likely pushes market-structure talks back to square one until trust is rebuilt.
Defend Self‑Custody And Developers' Rights
- Call your representatives and insist that self-custody and developers' rights are non-negotiable.
- Ken Egan and BPI recommend keeping these issues front-and-center in Hill conversations.
BRCA Could Make Or Break Reform
- The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) may be the central sticking point holding up market-structure legislation.
- Zack Cohen argues industry should insist BRCA-like clarity before accepting market-structure changes.